for sale €2,223 $2,413

£1,900

N Wilson Antiques Clocks

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jul 2021

View Dealers Stock Page

Relevant Links

Oak Pendulum Clock

Id #SA1107977

PDF

SAVE

Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

Name: Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1107977
Price: 1900 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by N Wilson Antiques Clocks

Description

DESCRIPTION:

This is fabulous antique Georgian oak and walnut cross banded longcase clock which dates to circa 1720 / 1740. The dial is signed 'Jno Salmon NANTWICH'. It has an eight-day movement on a square painted dial with a subsidiary second dial and date aperture. The clock is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced. This clock is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for a clock to place straight into their home.

If we start with the hood, this has a flat top with deep moulding and a nice pediment. It is then nicely finished with three finials. Lovely full turned reeded columns flank the hood door which terminate in brass capitals, with simple back splats to the rear. The hood door has lovely mahogany cross banding to the inner edge.

If we then move down to the trunk this has beautifully shaped full-length door, which has been nicely cross banded in mahogany. The trunk door is then flanked by quarter reeded columns. The door also has a wonderful brass escutcheon.

The base has been cross banded in mahogany and has a lovely applied panel which has also been cross banded in mahogany. The base is raised on a ogee bracket feet.

The eight-day movement with makers name of 'Samuel Young NANTWICH' striking the hour has a square brass dial. It also has a subsidiary second dial and date apperture. The four corners are adorned with beautiful maiden head spandrels. The dial is set out with Roman numerals with Arabic numerals above.

There is one 'Jno Salmon NANTWICH' listed in ‘Clockmakers of Cheshire by Keith Appleby' : 'SALMON. John. NANTWICH. Late 18th Century early 19th Century'.

DIMENSIONS:

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:

- 85 inches (215 cm) high to top of finials & 81 1/2 inches (207 cm) high to top of clock

- 22 1/4 inches (56.5 cm) across hood

- 14 1/2 inches (37 cm) across the trunk

- 20 1/4 inches (51.5 cm) across the widest part of the base.

- 10 3/4 inches / 27 cm deep

As can be seen from these dimension this is a clock of lovely slim proportions.

CONDITION:

The clock is in wonderful condition. The movement is stunningly clean and is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.

This wonderful longcase clock would make a super addition to any home

Declaration

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Oak Longcase Grandfather Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1107977

Dealers Internal Reference

JOHN SALMON NANTWICH

Description

DESCRIPTION:

“

This is fabulous antique Georgian oak and walnut cross banded longcase clock which dates to circa 1720 / 1740.

N Wilson Antiques Clocks

The dial is signed 'Jno Salmon NANTWICH'. It has an eight-day movement on a square painted dial with a subsidiary second dial and date aperture. The clock is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced. This clock is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for a clock to place straight into their home.

fig 1. An antique oak and mahogany longcase grandfather clock featuring three brass ball finials, a hand-painted dial face, and fluted column details. — fig 1. Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

If we start with the hood, this has a flat top with deep moulding and a nice pediment. It is then nicely finished with three finials. Lovely full turned reeded columns flank the hood door which terminate in brass capitals, with simple back splats to the rear. The hood door has lovely mahogany cross banding to the inner edge.

fig 2. An antique oak and mahogany longcase grandfather clock featuring three brass ball finials, a hand-painted dial face, and fluted column details. — fig 2. Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

If we then move down to the trunk this has beautifully shaped full-length door, which has been nicely cross banded in mahogany. The trunk door is then flanked by quarter reeded columns. The door also has a wonderful brass escutcheon.

fig 3. An antique oak and mahogany longcase grandfather clock featuring three brass ball finials, a hand-painted dial face, and fluted column details. — fig 3. Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

The base has been cross banded in mahogany and has a lovely applied panel which has also been cross banded in mahogany. The base is raised on a ogee bracket feet.

The eight-day movement with makers name of 'Samuel Young NANTWICH' striking the hour has a square brass dial. It also has a subsidiary second dial and date apperture. The four corners are adorned with beautiful maiden head spandrels. The dial is set out with Roman numerals with Arabic numerals above.

fig 4. An antique oak and mahogany longcase grandfather clock featuring three brass ball finials, a hand-painted dial face, and fluted column details. — fig 4. Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

There is one 'Jno Salmon NANTWICH' listed in ‘Clockmakers of Cheshire by Keith Appleby' : 'SALMON. John. NANTWICH. Late 18th Century early 19th Century'.

DIMENSIONS:

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:

fig 5. An antique oak and mahogany longcase grandfather clock featuring three brass ball finials, a hand-painted dial face, and fluted column details. — fig 5. Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

85 inches (215 cm) high to top of finials & 81 1/2 inches (207 cm) high to top of clock

22 1/4 inches (56.5 cm) across hood

14 1/2 inches (37 cm) across the trunk

20 1/4 inches (51.5 cm) across the widest part of the base.

fig 6. An antique oak and mahogany longcase grandfather clock featuring three brass ball finials, a hand-painted dial face, and fluted column details. — fig 6. Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

10 3/4 inches / 27 cm deep

As can be seen from these dimension this is a clock of lovely slim proportions.

CONDITION:

The clock is in wonderful condition. The movement is stunningly clean and is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.

This wonderful longcase clock would make a super addition to any home

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Oak Longcase Grandfather Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1107977

Dealers Internal Ref

JOHN SALMON NANTWICH

About the Dealer

N Wilson Antiques Clocks

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2021

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the N Wilson Antiques Clocks Profile Page

Relevant Links

Oak Pendulum Clock

PDF

SAVE

An antique oak and mahogany longcase grandfather clock featuring three brass ball finials, a hand-painted dial face, and fluted column details.

1 / 23

Archive I

Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

Archive II

An antique oak and mahogany longcase grandfather clock featuring three brass ball finials, a hand-painted dial face, and fluted column details. View II

Archive III

Archive IV

Archive V

Archive VI

Archive VII

Archive VIII

Archive IX

Archive X

Archive XI

Archive XII

Archive XIII

Archive XIV

Archive XV

Archive XVI

Archive XVII

Archive XVIII

Archive XIX

Archive XX

Archive XXI

Archive XXII

Archive XXIII

Longcase clocks, commonly referred to as grandfather clocks, were developed in the mid-17th century following the invention of the pendulum anchor escapement. This mechanical innovation allowed for longer pendulums requiring narrow, tall wooden cases to protect the weight-driven mechanisms.

Georgian longcase clocks were predominantly crafted using native hardwoods such as oak, often crossbanded or inlaid with mahogany, walnut, or satinwood. Movements were constructed from cast brass and iron, while dials were made from painted sheet iron or brass with silvered chapter rings.

Authentic longcase clocks display hand-cut joinery, original weight-driven movements, and hand-painted or engraved maker signatures on the dial face. Minor wear on the winding holes, original pendulum suspension, and period-correct timber patination further confirm authenticity.

A longcase clock serves as an architectural anchor when positioned in an entryway, stairwell landing, or formal reception room. Blending the dark timber casing with contemporary neutral wall shades creates a focal point that bridges traditional horology with modern design.

Longcase clocks require a level floor surface to ensure pendulum alignment and smooth operational movement. The mechanical movement should be professionally cleaned and lubricated every five to seven years, and the wooden case kept away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.

N Wilson Antiques Clocks

Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Long Case Clock

A Circa 1770 Eight Day Longcase Clock

Quality Antique George III Oak Long Case Clock

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Long Case Clock

Oak Long Case Clock

Super Quality Long Case Clock Case 13 Inch Dial

An 18th Century Longcase Clock by Thomas Utting of Yarmouth

Georgian 8 Day Longcase Clock

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Brass Face Oak Long Case Clock

Twin Fuse Grandmother or Small (74.2in) Grandfather Longcase Clock

Good 18th Century Lancashire Oak & Mahogany Brass Dial 8 Day Longcase Clock 'Winstanley, Wigan'

N Wilson Antiques Clocks

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

The Sustainable Choice

FAQs

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories

N Wilson Antiques Clocks

Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock John Salmon Nantwich

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Long Case Clock

A Circa 1770 Eight Day Longcase Clock

Quality Antique George III Oak Long Case Clock

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Long Case Clock

Oak Long Case Clock

Super Quality Long Case Clock Case 13 Inch Dial

An 18th Century Longcase Clock by Thomas Utting of Yarmouth

Georgian 8 Day Longcase Clock

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Brass Face Oak Long Case Clock

Twin Fuse Grandmother or Small (74.2in) Grandfather Longcase Clock

Good 18th Century Lancashire Oak & Mahogany Brass Dial 8 Day Longcase Clock 'Winstanley, Wigan'

N Wilson Antiques Clocks

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

The Sustainable Choice

FAQs

What is the historical origin of the longcase clock?

What materials were traditionally used in Georgian longcase clock construction?

How can you identify an authentic antique longcase clock?

How do you style an antique longcase clock in a modern interior?

What maintenance is required to preserve an antique longcase clock?

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories